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Upper Strut Mount

The strut mount is located on the top of the strut assembly and is used to provide a pivot point and mounting location for the strut. The strut mount is only used on cars equipped with Mac Pherson type struts, and are typically only found on smaller compact cars. The strut mount is typically made of rubber and has a strut bearing in the center that allows the strut to turn right to left with the steering. The strut mounts should always be replaced went replacing the strut assembly. An indication that the strut mount has failed is you would hear a knocking noise while going over bumps, the other way you may notice a strut bearing going bad is that the steering seems a bit hard when turning the wheel.

If you need to replace the strut mount or strut bearing you will need to remove the strut assembly from the car. Be careful! The strut mount and bearing actually holds the spring under hundreds of pounds of pressure, and if you remove the gland nut holding the strut mount to the strut assembly without using a spring compressor you will cause yourself great harm. Best bet is to remove the strut assembly and take it to a professional and let them replace the strut mounts. You will need to realign the suspension after changing the strut mounts. DriveWire carries OE, FEBI, and genuine strut mounts and strut bearings at discount prices.